No, the president can’t ban mail voting
The president does not have any legal authority over the administration of mail voting for three main reasons
October 1, 2025
Research & Analysis
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Freedom is threatened by democracy crumbling from within. We use research, technology, and data analysis to protect what's working in our democracy today — and to help build the democracy of tomorrow.
Media guides: Covering political violence
Covering political violence and violent extremism can be a fraught endeavor for the media. Guidance for political violence reporting.
July 10, 2026
Foreign interference in American elections, explained
Claims of foreign interference in recent elections are much more likely to be designed to undermine the credibility of past and future elections than they are to be legitimate.
July 2, 2026
How to spot (and push back against) federal voter intimidation
In this cycle, election interference from the United States government could be an even greater threat than those poised by any foreign power.
June 18, 2026
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration
How to tell if the Trump DOJ is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
June 16, 2026
The dangers of military intervention in civilian law enforcement
“The Dangers of Military Intervention in Civilian Law Enforcement" examines our nation’s concerning trend toward increased domestic troop deployments.
June 8, 2026
Safeguarding a nonpartisan civil service
Protect Democracy is protecting a nonpartisan, merit-based civil service through litigation, communications, policy, and other advocacy.
May 20, 2026
Safeguarding the role of America’s military lawyers
Why the JAG Corps is essential to U.S. national security and what Congress can do to strengthen and protect this vital institution.
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service’s role in elections, explained
Understanding what the USPS does — and does not do — in elections, and how it is governed, matters for every American who votes by mail.
May 15, 2026
Gen Z Toolkit: Confidently know and exercise your right to vote
Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make sure your vote counts.
April 21, 2026
A primer on party preferential voting
How a party- and candidate-centered approach to proportional representation could work for U.S. elections.
April 9, 2026
